Which of the following statements about the production of hormones at puberty is true?
A) The body begins to produce several hormones that have not been present until this time.
B) There is an increase in the production of certain hormones.
C) Boys' bodies produce more estrogens, and girls' bodies produce more androgens.
D) The feedback loop regulating the endocrine system becomes increasingly less important.

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The production of certain hormones increases at puberty, including testosterone in boys and estrogen in girls. This increase in hormone production is what triggers the physical changes associated with puberty. The body does not begin to produce entirely new hormones that were not present before. The body also does not produce more of hormones that are typically associated with the opposite sex, as stated in option C. The feedback loop regulating the endocrine system remains important for proper hormone regulation, so option D is incorrect.

Which of the Following Statements About the Production of Hormones